Walk around on Sundays in Praça do Comércio

Praça do Comércio, also known as Terreiro do Paço since it was the residence of the Portuguese Kings for almost two centuries, is one of the most emblematic squares in Lisbon. Facing River Tagus on the south and Arco da Rua Augusta on the north side, it was the stage for several events of the 20th century Portuguese history, like the assassination of King D. Carlos and his son in 1908, ending the Monarchy two years later, or the Carnation Revolution of April 25th, 1974, that led Portugal to a democracy after forty years of an authoritarian dictatorship.
On Sundays, Praça do Comércio is closed for car traffic, from 10 am till 5 pm. In this space are installed terraces, kiosks and a variety of entertainment, exhibitions, books, music, film and sport promoted by the City of Lisbon, turning this place into an area of culture and leisure.